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Carnival capers hit the streets of Coventry yesterday as hundreds of fun-seekers gathered for the Earlsdon Festival.

From a comedy drum act to face painting and balloon art, there was a packed programme of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Stalls selling everything from books and jewellery to raffle prizes and refreshments lined Earlsdon High Street.

And businesses once again gave their support to the popular annual event, with clothing shop Aspire donating dresses to members of The Guildhall, who were promoting their forthcoming show The Witches of Eastwick.

Theresa and Marcus Kendall took part in their ninth Earlsdon Festival by selling a range of home-made delights to hungry festival-goers.

And even Pure Gym staff were on hand to help the younger visitors stay active by staging a work-out session for children.

The event also included live entertainment in the High Street, with a selection of dance acts and musicians, as well as a unique comedy drum act called UV Beatz.

Set up in August last year, UV Beatz is made up of four actors and musicians who perform experimental music, comedy and formation percussion.

Vince Rowley, who set up the group – which is set to perform at this year’s Godiva Festival – said: “This is the first time I have been to the Earlsdon Festival and obviously the first time we have performed here. It is a great crowd and there are a lot of people here, so it should be a great day.”

Among those enjoying this year’s Earlsdon Festival was Donna O’Kane, who brought her children Sorcha O’Kane, aged seven, and four-year-old Liam to enjoy the entertainment.

“We come the festival every year because it’s a really good day out. This year’s is fantastic and has been really well organised. There seems to be more people at this year’s event. We live nearby and we have certainly noticed a lot more cars than previous years. I think the nice weather has also helped.”